Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and avoid filler phrases (e.g., "I mean", "definitely" repeated). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Vary vocabulary (e.g., 'more efficient' → 'faster and more accurate'; 'for memory' → 'personal keepsakes').

例: I prefer typing for work because it is faster and makes editing easier. However, for personal items like diaries or postcards I choose handwriting because it feels more personal and helps me remember events better.

提案: Provide a direct topic sentence and avoid repetition (e.g., 'tap on the desktop' repeated). Use precise vocabulary ('use' or 'type on' rather than 'tap') and complete the contrast clause. Add a linking phrase to connect reasons.

例: I use a desktop keyboard every day at work because I handle many emails and documents. However, when I'm at home for personal tasks I usually use my laptop or phone.

提案: Avoid excessive hesitation and vague phrases. Give a clear estimate and one concise supporting detail. Use past tense consistently and remove filler words ("umm", "uh").

例: I learned to type when I was in primary school because we had a computer class where the teacher taught typing techniques and basic keyboard skills.

提案: Be specific about what you do to improve and avoid repetition. Mention concrete activities (e.g., timed drills, accuracy exercises, using typing software) and use linking words to structure the answer.

例: I improve my typing mainly through daily use at work, but I also practice with online typing exercises for ten minutes a day to increase speed and accuracy. Over time, this regular practice has helped me reduce errors and type faster.

× I mean if it's for work then definitely typing is better than handwriting because you can finish the task in a more efficient way.

✓ I mean, if it's for work, then definitely typing is better than handwriting because you can finish the task more efficiently.

The original sentence is wordy and uses 'in a more efficient way' which is grammatically acceptable but awkward. Replacing it with the adverb 'more efficiently' improves clarity and conciseness. Also add commas to mark the conditional clause for correct sentence structure.

× However, if it is something for memory like diary or some postcards, then definitely handwriting is better.

✓ However, if it is something for memory, like a diary or some postcards, then handwriting is definitely better.

Needs article 'a' before 'diary' and reordering 'definitely' to follow natural adverb placement. Commas help separate the example phrase. This fixes article and adverb placement issues (covered under present participle formatting and sentence clarity).

× I'm currently working so every day I need to tap on the desktop.

✓ I'm currently working, so every day I need to use the desktop keyboard.

Native phrasing uses 'use the desktop (keyboard)' rather than 'tap on the desktop.' 'Tap' is informal and unclear; 'use the desktop keyboard' is precise. Also add a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'so.'

× I have a lot of emails to send so every day I tap a lot on the desktop.

✓ I have a lot of emails to send, so every day I type a lot on the desktop.

Replace informal 'tap a lot' with 'type a lot' for correct verb choice; add comma before 'so' for proper sentence structure and flow.

× However if I have something personal thing to do I will also.

✓ However, if I have something personal to do, I will also use handwriting.

The original is missing a noun after 'personal' ('personal thing' is awkward) and lacks the object of 'will also.' Adding 'to do' after 'personal' and specifying 'use handwriting' completes the sentence and clarifies meaning. Commas added to separate clauses.

× I can't remember the exact time clearly, but I guess it was around sometime when I was in primary school.

✓ I can't remember the exact time clearly, but I guess it was sometime when I was in primary school.

'Around sometime' is redundant—use 'sometime' alone. The past tense 'was' is correct; this corrects redundancy and improves fluency.

× I remember at that time we have the typing class, umm.

✓ I remember that at that time we had typing class.

Shift from present 'have' to past 'had' to match 'at that time' (past). Remove article 'the' before 'typing class' unless referring to a specific class; 'typing class' is more natural. This fixes tense and pronoun/context agreement.

× The teacher tells us how to type on the computer.

✓ The teacher taught us how to type on the computer.

In context of past events, 'tells' (present) is incorrect; use past 'taught' to match the temporal context. 'Taught' is the correct past verb for teaching.

× We have uh, specifically.

✓ We had specific lessons for it.

Original is an incomplete sentence/fragments. Provide a complete past-tense sentence 'We had specific lessons for it' to convey the intended meaning and match past context.

× I guess practice makes perfect because I didn't devote any specific time practising my typing.

✓ I guess practice makes perfect because I didn't devote any specific time to practising my typing.

Add preposition 'to' after 'time' for correct collocation 'devote time to doing something.' Spelling 'practising' is acceptable (British), but the grammar requires 'to'.

× Actually, I just do it every day and I'm progressing every day.

✓ Actually, I just do it every day, and I'm making progress every day.

'I'm progressing' is grammatically acceptable but 'I'm making progress' is the more natural collocation. Added comma before 'and' for clarity.

× I'm making progress every day.

✓ I make progress every day.

Either present continuous 'I'm making progress every day' or simple present 'I make progress every day' is acceptable. Using simple present 'I make progress every day' matches habitual action and is slightly more natural here.